CVE-2021-38312: The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorizatio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-38312?

gutenberg template library \& redux framework: upgrade to newer than 4.2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-38312 being exploited?

CVE-2021-38312 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-38312 affect?

CVE-2021-38312 affects gutenberg template library \& redux framework. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered under the “redux/v1/templates/” REST Route in “redux-templates/classes/class-api.php”

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-38312?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-38312 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting gutenberg template library \& redux framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered under the “redux/v1/templates/” REST Route in “redux-templates/classes/class-api.php”. The `permissions_callback` used in this file only checked for the `edit_posts` capability which is granted to lower-privileged users such as contributors, allowing such users to install arbitrary plugins from

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-280, CWE-863
Published	2021-09-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: redux

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-09-02 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redux gutenberg template library \& redux framework UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2.11

Fixed in: newer than 4.2.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gutenberg-template-library--redux-framework || rpm -q gutenberg-template-library--redux-framework || gutenberg-template-library--redux-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gutenberg-template-library--redux-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gutenberg-template-library--redux-framework

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-38312?

gutenberg template library \& redux framework: upgrade to newer than 4.2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-38312 being exploited?

CVE-2021-38312 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-38312 affect?

CVE-2021-38312 affects gutenberg template library \& redux framework. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered under the “redux/v1/templates/” REST Route in “redux-templates/classes/class-api.php”

How urgent is CVE-2021-38312?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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